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2024 UPDATE

The content of PAPI questionnaires was updated to match the content of the updated CAPI questionnaire, which implemented the ICSE-18 classification and the new standards on informality adopted at the 21st ICLS in October 2023.

Previous versions of questionnaires can be found in PDF files, in the PAPI resources section on this page

A household roster and three versions of the LFS individual questionnaire were developed by the Statistical Standards and Methods Unit (SSMU) and can be browsed on this page.

Evidence gathered through pilot studies suggests that these three versions can produce comparable estimates for key labour market indicators, but can be more suitable depending on the country context.

In addition to core LFS questionnaires, a number of LFS modules to collect data on other forms of work or on specific topics related to employment were developed as well.

While the questionnaire content presented has been validated through extensive testing in different countries, it is recommended that the content will need to be adapted to national context and languages, and tested before using at full-scale.

To view any of these questionnaires, first, check below the conventions used in the viewer. Then, use the buttons above to learn about the key LFS indicators and see the content of a specific questionnaire.

Conventions used in all LFS questionnaires and modules:

Regular text: Indicates text to be read out loud by the interviewer
CAPS: INDICATES INTERVIEWER INSTRUCTIONS, AIDS, RESPONSE CATEGORIES OR FILTERS NOT TO BE READ OUT LOUD
(Parenthesis): Indicates that a choice or a substitution must be made
Italic text: Indicates questions or other elements that may be included/excluded as per national context
[Text in red square brackets]: Indicates text that must be adapted as per national context
Bold text: Indicates question numbers, section headings, skips, and other structural items
Skips are marked with this sign: ⟶

See below the key LFS indicators that can be produced using data collected applying any of the three versions of the LFS individual questionnaires. Click on the + sign to see what LFS questions are required to produce them and how to use answers to questions to derive relevant variables. Use the search box to find something specific.

Variable derivation conditions use variable names that are provided in the questionnaires in brackets, next to question names. For example: “ATW_1 (ATW_PAY) Last week, from [START_DAY] up to [END_DAY] did (you/NAME) work for someone else for pay, for one or more hours?”. The question name is ATW_1 and the variable name is ATW_PAY.

Variable names used in PAPI questionnaires are, in most cases, identical to those used in the CAPI questionnaire.

Employed persons (Job-type start)

Definition: Persons of working age who, during a short reference period (seven days or one week), were engaged in any activity to produce goods or provide services in exchange for pay or to generate profit. For details see paragraphs 27-32 of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: DEM_AGE, ATW_PAY, ATW_PFT, ATW_FAM, ABS_JOB, ABS_WHY, ABS_SEA, ABS_DUR, ABS_PAY, AGF_CHK, AGF_ANY, AGF_MKT, AGF_HIS, AGF_HIR

Variable derivation condition

Employed at work:
IF DEM_AGE >= N AND ATW_PAY=1
OR IF DEM_AGE >= N AND (ATW_PFT=1 OR ATW_FAM=1) AND (AGF_CHK_4=1 OR AGF_MKT=1,2 OR AGF_HIS=1,2 OR AGF_HIR=1)
OR IF DEM_AGE >= N AND (AGF_ANY_1=1 OR AGF_ANY_2=1 OR AGF_ANY_3=1) AND (AGF_MKT=1,2 OR AGF_HIS=1,2 OR AGF_HIR=1)
Employed on temporary absence:
IF DEM_AGE >= N AND ABS_JOB=1 AND ((ABS_WHY=2 & ABS_SEA=1) OR ABS_WHY=3,4,5,6 OR (ABS_WHY=7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND (ABS_DUR=1 OR ABS_PAY=1))) AND (AGF_CHK_D=1 OR AGF_MKT=1,2 OR AGF_HIS=1,2 OR AGF_HIR=1)

DEM_AGE>= N means that the person’s age (see question DEM_AGE in the Household Roster) must be equal to or greater than the lower age limit set to define working age population at national level.

Employed persons (Agriculture work start)

Required questions: DEM_AGE, AWD_ARD1, AGF_MKT, AGF_HIS, ATW_PAY, ATW_PFT, ATW_FAM, ABS_JOB, ABS_WHY, ABS_DUR, ABS_PAY

Variable derivation condition

- - Employed at work:
    IF DEM_AGE>=N AND (AWD_ARD1_1=1 OR AWD_ARD1_2=1 OR AWD_ARD1_3=1 OR AWD_ARD1_4=1) AND (AGF_MKT=1,2 OR AGF_HIS=1,2)
    OR IF DEM_AGE>=N AND (ATW_PAY=1 OR ATW_PFT=1 OR ATW_FAM=1)
  - Employed on temporary absence:
    IF DEM_AGE>=N AND ATW_FAM=2 & (ABS_JOB=1 & (ABS_WHY=3,4,5,6 OR ABS_DUR=1 OR ABS_PAY=1))

DEM_AGE>=N means that the person’s age (see question DEM_AGE in the Household Roster) must be equal to or greater than the lower age limit set to define working age population at national level.

Employed persons (Main activity start)

Required questions: MAC_1, MAC_2, AGF_MKT, AGF_HIS, ERC_1, ERC_2, ABS_WORK, ABS_JOB, ABS_WHY, ABS_DUR, ABS_PAY, ABS_SEA

Variable derivation condition

Employed at work:
IF DEM_AGE>=N AND MAC_1=1,3 AND ABS_JOB=1
OR IF DEM_AGE>=N AND (MAC_1=2,4,5,6,7,8,10 OR MAC_2=1) AND (AGF_MKT=1,2 OR AGF_HIS=1,2)
OR IF DEM_AGE>=N AND (ERC_1=1 OR ERC_2=1)
Employed on temporary absence:
IF DEM_AGE>=N AND ERC_2=2 AND ((ABS_WORK=2 OR ABS_JOB=1) AND (ABS_WHY=3,4,5,6 OR ABS_DUR=1 OR ABS_PAY=1 OR ABS_SEA=1))

DEM_AGE>=N means that the person’s age (see question DEM_AGE in the Household Roster) must be equal to or greater than the lower age limit set to define working age population at national level.

ICSE-93 Status in employment: self-declared

Definition: Status in employment refers to the type of work relationship a person has in a job, taking into account the kind of economic risk and degree of authority that the person experiences in their job. Status in employment may be specified with reference to the main, second job or any previous job. The International Classification of Status in Employment adopted in 1993 (ICSE-93) defines six groups of employed persons. For details see the ICSE e-manual

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed persons and MJJ_EMP_REL

Variable derivation condition

Employee:
IF MJJ_EMP_REL=1
Self-employed:
IF MJJ_EMP_REL=2
Paid apprentice, intern:
IF MJJ_EMP_REL=4
Contributing family worker:
IF MJJ_EMP_REL=3,5

ICSE-18 Status in employment

Definition: Compared to ICSE-93, the new classification, ICSE-18, comprises ten categories of Status of Employment. These categories can be organized according to the type of authority that the worker is able to exercise in relation to the work performed (ICSE-18-A); or type of economic risk the worker is exposed to (ICSE-18-A). Apart from providing more detail on the existing ICSE-93 categories, ICSE-18 also includes a new category ‘Dependent Contractors’, while the former category ‘Members of Producer Cooperatives’ is not identified in ICSE-18. For details see the ICSE e-manual

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed persons and MJJ_REM_TYP, MJJ_CFW_CHK, MJJ_HIRES, MJL_CORP, MJD_SINGLE_CLIENT, MJD_SOURCE_CLIENT, MJD_SELL_CLIENT, MJD_CONTROL, MJL_REGI3, MIE_SOCPRO1, MIE_PVACLV1, MIE_PSCKLV1, MJC_CONTRA, MJC_CONOP, MCD_CONTHRS, MJC_TEMPTOTAL, MCD_CONMIN, MJC_TEMPDUR

ICSE-18: Employers

Independent workers who own the economic unit in which they work and control its activities on their own account or in partnership with others, and in this capacity regularly employ one or more employees.

Employer:
IF MJJ_EMP_REL=2 AND MJJ_HIRES=1
OR IF MJJ_EMP_REL=3 AND MJJ_CFW_CHK=1,2 AND MJJ_HIRES=1

Employers in corporations:
IF Classified as EMPLOYER AND MJL_CORP=1
Employers in unincorporated market units:
IF Classified as EMPLOYER AND (MJL_REGI3= 2,97 OR MJL_CORP=2,97)

ICSE-18: Independent workers without employees

Independent workers who operate an economic unit, alone or in partnership with others, that does not employ any employees on a regular basis.

Owner-operators of corporations without employees:
IF MJJ_EMP_REL=2 AND MJJ_HIRES=2 AND MJL_CORP=1,2,3,4,5
OR IF MJJ_EMP_REL=3 AND MJJ_CFW_CHK =1,2 AND MJJ_HIRES=2 AND MJL_CORP=1,2,3,4,5
Own-account workers in household market enterprises without employees:
IF MJJ_EMP_REL=2 AND MJJ_HIRES=2 AND
(MJL_REGI3 = 2,97 OR MJL_CORP=6,97) AND
(((MJD_SINGLE_CLIENT=1 OR MJD_SOURCE_CLIENT=1,2 OR
MJD_SELL_CLIENT=1,2,3) AND MJD_CONTROL≠1,2,3,4,5,6) OR
(MJD_SINGLE_CLIENT≠1 AND MJD_SOURCE_CLIENT≠1,2 AND
MJD_SELL_CLIENT≠1,2,3))
OR IF (MJJ_EMP_REL=3 AND MJJ_CFW_CHK=1,2)) AND MJJ_HIRES=2 AND
(MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MJL_CORP=6,97) AND
(((MJD_SINGLE_CLIENT=1 OR MJD_SOURCE_CLIENT=1,2 OR
MJD_SELL_CLIENT=1,2,3) AND MJD_CONTROL≠1,2,3,4,5,6) OR
(MJD_SINGLE_CLIENT≠1 AND MJD_SOURCE_CLIENT≠1,2 AND
MJD_SELL_CLIENT≠1,2,3))

ICSE-18: Dependent contractors

Workers who have contractual arrangements of a commercial nature to provide goods or services for or through another economic unit on which they are dependent for the organization and execution of the work, income or access to the market.

Self-declared self-employed worker:

Operate an unincorporated market enterprise in which they do not regularly hire any employees and who show evidence of economic dependency on another unit. The existence of economic dependence is assessed on the basis of their answers to a question on “control over price-setting”

IF MJJ_EMP_REL=2 AND MJJ_HIRES=2 AND
(MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MJL_CORP=6,97) AND
(MJD_SINGLE_CLIENT=1 OR MJD_SOURCE_CLIENT=1,2 OR MJD_SELL_CLIENT=1,2,3) AND
MJD_CONTROL=1,2,3,4,5,6
Self-declared contributing family workers:

Regularly involved in making decisions about the family business, who operate an unincorporated market enterprise in which they do not regularly hire any employees and who show evidence of economic dependency on another unit. The existence of economic dependency is assessed on the basis of their answers to a question on “control over price-setting”

IF (MJJ_EMP_REL=3 AND MJJ_CFW_CHK =1,2 AND MJJ_HIRES=2 AND MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MJL_CORP=6,97 AND (MJD_SINGLE_CLIENT=1 OR MJD_SOURCE_CLIENT=1,2 OR MJD_SELL_CLIENT=1,2,3)AND MJD_CONTROL=1,2,3,4,5,6
Self-declared employee:

Do not receive a wage or salary and show evidence of having an agreement of a commercial nature. The existence of a commercial agreement is assessed on the basis of their answers to questions on “social security contribution by employer” and “responsibility for tax deduction”

IF MJJ_EMP_REL=1 AND MJJ_REM_TYP≠1 AND (MIE_SOCPRO1=2 OR (MIE_SOCPRO1=97 AND (MIE_PVACLV1=2,97 OR MIE_PSCKLV1=2,97)))

ICSE-18: Employees

Workers employed for pay, on a formal or informal basis, who do not hold controlling ownership of the economic unit in which they are employed. They are remunerated in cash or in kind in return for time worked, or, in some cases, for each task or piece of work done or for services provided including sales (by the piece or commission).

Eployee:

IF (MJJ_EMP_REL=1,5 OR (MJJ_EMP_REL=3 AND MJJ_CFW_CHK=3,4)) AND MJJ_REM_TYP=1
OR IF MJJ_EMP_REL=1 AND MJJ_REM_TYP≠1 AND
(MIE_SOCPRO1=1 OR
(MIE_SOCPRO1=97 AND MIE_PVACLV1=1 AND MIE_PSCKLV1=1))
OR IF MJJ_EMP_REL=4

Permanent employee:

IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND MJC_CONTRA=1 AND MJC_CONOP=3,4 AND MCD_CONTHRS=1
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=1 AND MJC_CONOP=3,4 AND MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND
MCD_CONMIN=1,2
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=3 AND MCD_CONTHRS=1
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=3 AND MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND
MCD_CONMIN=1,2
OR IFCLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=4,97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=6 AND
MCD_CONTHRS=1
OR IFCLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL ≠ 4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=4,97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=6 AND
MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND MCD_CONMIN=1,2
OR IFCLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=6

Fixed-term employee:

IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=1,2 AND MJC_CONOP=1,2 AND MJC_TEMPDUR=4,5,6,7
AND MCD_CONTHRS=1
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=1,2 AND MJC_CONOP=1,2 AND MJC_TEMPDUR=4,5,6,7
AND MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND MCD_CONMIN=1,2
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=4,97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=4,5
AND MCD_CONTHRS=1
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=4,97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=4,5
AND MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND MCD_CONMIN=1,2
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=4,5

Short-term and casual employee:

IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=1 AND MJC_CONOP=3,4,97 AND
AND MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND MCD_CONMIN=3
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL ≠ 4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=1,2 AND MJC_CONOP=1,2 AND MJC_TEMPDUR=1,2,3
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=1,2 AND MJC_CONOP=1,2 AND MJC_TEMPDUR=4,5,6,7,8
AND MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND MCD_CONMIN=3
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=3 AND
MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND MCD_CONMIN=3
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=4,97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=4,5
AND MCD_CONTHRS=2 AND MCD_CONMIN=3
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=2 AND MJC_CONOP=4,97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=1,2,3
OR IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL≠4 AND
MJC_CONTRA=97 AND MJC_TEMPTOTAL=1,2,3

ICSE-18: Paid apprentices, trainees and interns

Employees who work for pay in an economic unit in order to acquire workplace experience or skills in a trade or profession.

Paid apprentices, trainees and interns:
IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYEE AND MJJ_EMP_REL=4

ICSE-18:Contributing family workers

Workers who help, without receiving regular pay, in a job or market oriented enterprise held or operated by a household or family member.

Contributing family worker:
IF (MJJ_EMP_REL= 3 AND MJJ_CFW_CHK=3,4) AND MJJ_REM_TYP≠1
OR IF MJJ_EMP_REL=5 AND MJJ_REM_TYP≠1

ICSE-18: Independent workers in household market enterprises

Workers who operate an unincorporated household market enterprise, alone or with one or more partners or contributing family workers.

Independent worker in household market enterprises:
IF (CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYERS IN HOUSEHOLD MARKET ENTERPRISES OR CLASSIFIED AS OWN-ACCOUNT WORKERS IN HOUSEHOLD MARKET ENTERPRISES WITHOUT EMPLOYEES)

ICSE-18: Owner-operators of corporations

Workers who hold a job in an incorporated enterprise in which they hold controlling ownership of the enterprise, alone or together with one or more partners and/or with family members.

Owner-operator of corporation:
IF (CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYERS IN CORPORATIONS OR OWNER-OPERATORS OF CORPORATIONS WITHOUT EMPLOYEES)

Institutional sector of employment

Definition: The kind of economic unit in which the person is employed, as defined by its legal organisation, principal functions, behaviour and objectives. It is a characteristic of the economic unit in which the person is employed and may thus be specified with respect to the main or second job.

Public sector: Refers to all government institutions or state-owned enterprises (i.e. with ownership of 50% or more by the State), including government-controlled non-profit institutions
Private sector: Refers to incorporated and unincorporated market enterprises (i.e. economic units set up for purposes of engaging in market production, capable of generating profit or other financial gain for their owners)
Non-profit sector: Refers to non-profit institutions that provide their services or products to households or the community at large (excluding government-controlled non-profit institutions)
Household sector: Refers to private households as employers of domestic workers only
International institutions: Refers to public institutions but owned by foreign or international institutions such as foreign embassies, etc.

These categories do not fully align with the institutional units as defined in the System of National Accounts (2008). The categories can nevertheless be mapped to the corresponding institutional units as per the SNA 2008. For this, additional information is needed to separately distinguish between corporations and unincorporated market enterprises. The latter group (unincorporated market enterprises –excluding quasi-corporations) is treated by the SNA 2008 as part of the Household sector. For details see chapter 4 of the System of National Accounts 2008

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed persons and MJJ_EMP_REL, MJU_INS

Variable derivation condition

- Private sector:
  IF (MJJ_EMP_REL = 2,3) OR (MJJ_EMP_REL = 1,4,5 AND MJU_INS = 2,3)
- Public sector:
  IF MJJ_EMP_REL = 1,4,5 AND MJU_INS = 1
- Households:
  IF MJJ_EMP_REL = 1,4,5 AND MJU_INS = 4
- Non-profit institutions:
  IF MJJ_EMP_REL = 1,4,5 AND MJU_INS = 5
- International institutions:
  IF MJJ_EMP_REL = 1,4,5 AND MJU_INS = 6

Formal status of the economic unit

Definition:

Economic units in the formal sector: Comprises of economic units with a formal status. Includes government units, public sector units and formal NGOs as well as private enterprises and farms that are for example registered in the national business register
Economic units in the informal sector: consists of economic units that are not formal recognized through for example registration but are producing for the market with the intention to generate income and profit
Households sector: Households that produce for own final use and for example engages employees

For details see the 21st ICLS resolution

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed persons, status in employment and MJU_INS, MIE_SOCPRO2, MIE_PVACLV2, MIE_PSCKLV2, MJL_REGP1, MJL_REGP2, MJL_REGI1, MJL_REGI2, MJL_REGI3, MIS_BOOK_TYP1, MIS_BOOK_TYP2, MIS_BOOK_TYP3

Variable derivation condition

Employed in the formal sector:

IF EMPLOYER AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1,2)
OR IF INDEPENDENT WORKER WITHOUT EMPLOYEES AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1,2)
OR IF CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKER AND MJJ_EMP_REL=3 AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1,2)
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=1 AND MJL_REGP2=1
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=2,3 AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MJL_REGP1=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=1,5,6
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND (MIE_SOCPRO1=1 OR MIE_SOCPRO2=1)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND ((MIE_SOCPRO1=97 AND MIE_PVACLV1=1 AND MIE_PSCKLV1=1) OR (MIE_SOCPRO2=97 AND MIE_PVACLV2=1 AND MIE_PSCKLV2=1))
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND MIE_SOCPRO2=2 AND ((MJL_REGI1=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP1=1,2) OR (MJL_REGI2=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP2=1,2))
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND (MIE_SOCPRO2=97 AND (MIE_PVACLV2=2,97 OR MIE_PSCKLV2=2,97)) AND (MJL_REGI2=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP2=1)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND (MIE_SOCPRO1=97 AND (MIE_PVACLV1=2,97 OR MIE_PSCKLV1=2,97)) AND (MJL_REGI1=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP1=1)

Employed in the informal sector:

IF EMPLOYER AND (MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=3,4,5,97)
OR IF INDEPENDENT WORKER WITHOUT EMPLOYEES AND (MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=3,4,5,97)
OR IF CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKER AND MJJ_EMP_REL=3 AND (MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=3,4,5,97)
OR IF CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKER AND MJJ_EMP_REL=5
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=1 AND MJL_REGP2=2,97
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=2,3 AND (MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MJL_REGP1=2,97 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=3,4,5,97)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND MIE_SOCPRO2=2 AND MJL_REGI2=2,97 AND MIS_BOOK_TYP2=3,4,5,97)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND MIE_SOCPRO1=2 AND MJL_REGI1=2,97 AND MIS_BOOK_TYP1=3,4,5,97)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND (MIE_SOCPRO2=97 AND (MIE_PVACLV2=2,97 OR MIE_PSCKLV2=2,97))AND MJL_REGI2=2,97 AND MIS_BOOK_TYP2=3,4,5,97
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=2,3 AND (MIE_SOCPRO1=97 AND (MIE_PVACLV1=2,97 OR MIE_PSCKLV1=2,97))AND MJL_REGI1=2,97 AND MIS_BOOK_TYP1=3,4,5,97

Employed in the household sector:

IF EMPLOYEE AND MJU_INS=4

Formal status of the job

Definition:

Formal jobs: includes independent workers who own and operate formal economic units; employees if their employment relationship is in practice formally recognized and associated with effective access to formal arrangements such as social protection and employment benefits; contributing family workers carrying out work for a formal economic unit and whose work relationships are formally recognized in relation to the legal administrative framework of the
country and associated with effective access to formal arrangements
Informal jobs: includes independent workers who own and operate informal economic units; employees that do not have a formally recognized employment relationship or do not have effective access to formal arrangements such as social protection or employment benefits; contributing family workers whose work relationships are not formally recognized in relation to the legal administrative framework of the country or not associated with effective access to formal arrangements

For details see the 21st ICLS resolution

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed persons and MJJ_EMP_REL=5, MIS_SOCPRO_DC1, MJL_REGP1, MJL_REGP2, MIE_SOCPRO1, MIS_SOCPRO_DC2, MIE_PVACLV1, MIE_PSCKLV1, MIS_SOCPRO_DC1, MIE_SOCPRO2, MIE_PVACLV2, MIE_PSCKLV2, MJL_REGI3, MIS_BOOK_TYP3, MIS_SOCPRO_DC3

Variable derivation condition

Formal employment:

IF EMPLOYER AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1,2)
OR IF INDEPENDENT WORKER WITHOUT EMPLOYEES AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1,2)
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=1 AND MJL_REGP2=1 AND MIS_SOCPRO_DC2=1
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=2,3 AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MJL_REGP1=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1) AND MIS_SOCPRO_DC1=1
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND (MIE_SOCPRO2=1 OR MIE_SOCPRO1=1)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND AND MIE_SOCPRO2=97 AND MIE_PVACLV2=1 AND MIE_PSCKLV2=1
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND AND MIE_SOCPRO1=97 AND MIE_PVACLV1=1 AND MIE_PSCKLV1=1
OR IF CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKER AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1) AND MIS_SOCPRO_DC3=1
NOTE: If question MIS_SOCPRO_DC3 is not included into the questionnaire, then all CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKERS will be classified in INFORMAL EMPLOYMENT

Informal employment:

IF EMPLOYER AND (MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=3,4,5,97)
OR IF INDEPENDENT WORKER WITHOUT EMPLOYEES AND (MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=3,4,5,97)
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=1 AND MJL_REGP2=1 AND MIS_SOCPRO_DC2=2,97
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=1 AND MJL_REGP2=2,97
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=2,3 AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MJL_REGP1=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1) AND MIS_SOCPRO_DC3=2,97
OR IF DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND MJJ_EMP_REL=2,3 AND (MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MJL_REGP1=2,97 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=3,4,5,97)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND (MIE_SOCPRO2=2 OR MIE_SOCPRO1=2)
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND (MIE_SOCPRO2=97 AND (MIE_PVACLV2=2,97 OR MIE_PSCKLV2=2,97))
OR IF EMPLOYEE AND (MIE_SOCPRO1=97 AND (MIE_PVACLV1=2,97 OR MIE_PSCKLV1=2,97))
OR IF CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKER AND (MJL_REGI3=1 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=1) AND MIS_SOCPRO_DC3=2,97
OR IF CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKER AND MJJ_EMP_REL=3 AND (MJL_REGI3=2,97 OR MIS_BOOK_TYP3=3,4,5,97)
OR IF CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKER AND MJJ_EMP_REL=5
NOTE:If question MIS_SOCPRO_DC3 is not included into the questionnaire, then all CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKERS will be classified in INFORMAL EMPLOYMENT

Persons in time-related underemployment

Definition: Employed persons working less than a specified number of hours, who want and are available to work more hours. For details see paragraphs 43-46 of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed persons and WKT_MJ_USHRS, WKT_MJ_USDAY, WKT_MJ_USHRDY, WKT_SJ_USHRS, WKT_OJBS, (WKT_OJ_USHRS, WKT_USHRSTOT, WKT_WNT_MRH, WKT_AVL_MRH, WKT_NUM_MRH

Variable derivation condition

Time-related underemployment:
IF CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYED AND (WKT_USHRSTOT<[HOURS] AND WKT_WNT_MRH=1 AND WKT_AVL_MRH=1 AND WKT_NUM_MRH>0)

Unemployed persons

Definition: Persons of working age who were not employed in the reference week, who carried out activities to seek employment during a specified recent period, and who were currently available to take up employment given a job opportunity. For details see paragraphs 47-50 of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed persons and SRH_JOB, SRH_BUS, SRH_MTD, SRH_ACT, SRH_OTH, SRH_DES, SRH_DWY, SRH_FTR, SRH_FAN, SRH_AVL

Variable derivation condition

IF NOT EMPLOYED AND ABS_WHY≠1 AND
(SRH_JOB=1 OR SRH_BUS=1) AND
SRH_MTD=1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 AND
(SRH_AVN=1 OR (SRH_AVN=2 AND SRH_AVL=1))
OR IF NOT EMPLOYED AND ABS_WHY≠1 AND
(SRH_JOB=1 OR SRH_BUS=1) AND
SRH_MTD=3 AND
SRH_ACT=1 AND SRH_OTH=1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 AND
(SRH_AVN=1 OR (SRH_AVN=2 AND SRH_AVL=1))
OR IF NOT EMPLOYED AND ABS_WHY≠1 AND
SRH_JOB=2 AND SRH_BUS=2 AND
SRH_DES=1 AND SRH_DWY=4 AND SRH_FTR=1,2 AND
(SRH_FAN=1 OR (SRH_FAN=2 AND SRH_AVL=1))
OR IF NOT EMPLOYED AND ABS_WHY=1 AND
SRH_FTR=1,2 AND
(SRH_FAN=1 OR (SRH_FAN=2 AND SRH_AVL=1))

Persons in long-term unemployment

Definition: Persons in long-term unemployment are defined as all unemployed persons with a duration of job search lasting 12 months or more, including the reference period. For details see paragraph 50 of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: All questions needed to identify unemployed persons and SRH_DUR

Variable derivation condition
IF CLASSIFIED AS UNEMPLOYED AND SRH_DUR=5,6

Persons outside the labour force

Definition: Persons of working age who, during the short reference period, were neither in employment nor in unemployment. For details see paragraph 16 of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed and unemployed persons

Variable derivation condition
IF DEM_AGE >= N AND (NOT CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYED) AND (NOT CLASSIFIED AS UNEMPLOYED)

Potential labour force

Definition: Persons of working age who, during the short reference period, were neither in employment nor in unemployment. For details see paragraph 16 of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed and unemployed persons

Variable derivation condition
IF DEM_AGE >= N AND (NOT CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYED) AND (NOT CLASSIFIED AS UNEMPLOYED)

Discouraged jobseekers

Definition: Persons of working age who were not employed and did not seek employment for labour market-related reasons, but wanted and were currently available to work. For details see paragraph 52 of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: All questions needed to identify unemployed persons

Variable derivation condition
IF CLASSIFIED AS AVAILABLE POTENTIAL JOB-SEEKERS AND SRH_DWY=5,6,7

Willing non-jobseekers

Definition: Persons not in employment who wanted employment but did not seek employment and were not currently available. For details see paragraph 53 of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: All questions needed to identify persons outside the labour force

Variable derivation condition

IF NOT EMPLOYED AND ABS_WHY≠1 AND
(SRH_JOB=1 OR SRH_BUS=1) AND
SRH_MTD=3 AND SRH_ACT=2
SRH_AVN=2 AND SRH_AVL=2
OR IF NOT EMPLOYED AND ABS_WHY≠1 AND
SRH_JOB=2 AND SRH_BUS=2 AND SRH_DES=1 AND
SRH_DWY =1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND
SRH_AVN=2 AND SRH_AVL=2
OR IFNOT EMPLOYED AND ABS_WHY≠1 AND
SRH_JOB=2 AND SRH_BUS=2 AND SRH_DES=1 AND
SRH_DWY =4 AND SRH_FTR=3
SRH_FAN=2 AND SRH_AVL=2
OR IF NOT EMPLOYED AND ABS_WHY=1 AND
SRH_FTR=3
SRH_FAN=2 AND SRH_AVL=2

Youth not in employment, education or training (NEET)

Definition: Youth who are outside the educational system, not in training and not in employment. This indicator serves as a broader measure of potential youth labour market entrants than youth unemployment, since it also includes young persons outside the labour force not in education or training. It is also a better measure of the current universe of potential youth labour market entrants compared to the youth outside the labour force, as the latter includes those youth who are not in the labour force and are in education, and thus cannot be considered currently available for work.
Youth should be defined as per national practice. Where possible, the 15-24 years age group should be used to produce the indicator as well, for regional and international comparison, as set by the definiiton of the SDG indicator 8.6.1 For details see the SDG indicator 8.6.1

Required questions: All questions needed to identify employed persons and questions DEM_EDC, DEM_APP, DEM_TRN from the LFS household roster

Variable derivation condition

IF (CLASSIFIED AS YOUTH) AND (NOT CLASSIFIED AS EMPLOYED) AND (DEM_EDC=2 AND DEM_APP=2 AND DEM_TRN=2,3)

Persons in own-use production of goods (Job-type start)

Definition: Persons of working age who, during a short reference period, performed any activity to produce goods for own final use. For details see paragraph 22(b) of the 19th ICLS Resolution I

Required questions: AGF_CHK, AGF_ANY, AGF_MKT, AGF_HIS, AGF_HIR, OPC_HCROP, OPF_HFOOD, BLD_OPG, MNF_OPG, WTR_OPG, FIR_OPG

Variable derivation condition

Own-use producers of foodstuff
IF (DEM_AGE>=N AND
(AGF_CHK=1,2,3 OR AGF_ANY=1,2,3) AND
((AGF_MKT=3,4) OR
(AGF_MKT=97 AND AGF_HIS=3,4)) AND
AGF_HIR=2)
OR IF (DEM_AGE >= N AND
(OPA MODULE IMPLEMENTED AND OPC_HCROP=1) OR
(OPA MODULE IMPLEMENTED AND
OPF_HFOOD=1 OR
OPF_HFOOD=2 OR
OPF_HFOOD=3 OR
OPF_HFOOD=4 OR
OPF_HFOOD=5))
Own-use producers of goods
IF (DEM_AGE >= N AND
CLASSIFIED AS PRODUCER OF FOODSTUFF FOR OWN-USE OR
BLD_OPG=1 OR
MNF_OPG=1 OR
WTR_OPG=1 OR
FIR_OPG=1

Persons in own-use production of goods (Agriculture Work start)

Required questions: AWD_ARD1, AGF_MKT, AGF_HIS, BLD_OPG, MNF_OPG, WTR_OPG, FIR_OPG

Variable derivation condition

Own-use producers of foodstuff
IF (DEM_AGE>=N AND
AWD_ARD1=1,2,3,4 AND
((AGF_MKT=3,4) OR
(AGF_MKT=97 AND AGF_HIS=3,4))
Own-use producers of goods
IF (DEM_AGE >= N AND
CLASSIFIED AS PRODUCER OF FOODSTUFF FOR OWN-USE OR
BLD_OPG=1 OR
MNF_OPG=1 OR
WTR_OPG=1 OR
FIR_OPG=1

Persons in own-use production of goods (Main Activity start)

Required questions: AWD_ARD1, AGF_MKT, AGF_HIS, OPC_HCROP, OPF_HFOOD, BLD_OPG, MNF_OPG, WTR_OPG, FIR_OPG

Variable derivation condition

Own-use producers of foodstuff
IF (DEM_AGE>=N AND
AWD_ARD1=1,2,3,4 AND
((AGF_MKT=3,4) OR
(AGF_MKT=97 AND AGF_HIS=3,4))
OR IF (DEM_AGE>=N AND
(OPA MODULE IMPLEMENTED AND OPC_HCROP=1) OR
(OPA MODULE IMPLEMENTED AND
OPF_HFOOD=1 OR
OPF_HFOOD=2 OR
OPF_HFOOD=3 OR
OPF_HFOOD=4 OR
OPF_HFOOD=5))
Own-use producers of goods
IF (DEM_AGE >= N AND
CLASSIFIED AS PRODUCER OF FOODSTUFF FOR OWN-USE OR
BLD_OPG=1 OR
MNF_OPG=1 OR
WTR_OPG=1 OR
FIR_OPG=1

The Household roster covers the minimum set of questions needed to capture essential social and demographic characteristics as background information

This set of questions supports basic disaggregation and analysis of labour force patterns by different sub-groups of the population.

Consult the Adaptation guide for details about the purpose, meaning and implementation advice for each question and answer options.

LFS target population

To be defined as per existing national household survey practice.
The target population for labour force surveys generally covers the “resident population” living in private households. Depending on the national context and relevance to the national labour market, persons living in collective living quarters, such as camps and worker’s quarters, selected types of institutions, rooming houses and other lodging houses, may also be covered. The notion of resident population is based on the concept of “usual residence” based on a “de jure” enumeration approach.

Household and household membership

To be defined as per existing national household survey practice. Decisions regarding the concepts of “household” and “household member” and the enumeration approach (de jure or de facto) to be used will impact the instructions to be provided to enumerate the selected households and their members (i.e. rules for the identification of households and treatment of members absent, visitors, etc.). It is critical that this general guidance be adapted to be consistent with the national concepts and definitions to be used in the survey.
In general, international guidance recommends using a “housekeeping” concept as basis to define a household and a “de jure” enumeration approach based on the concept of “usual residence”.
The housekeeping concept defines “households” taking into account the pooling of resources to make provisions for food and other essentials for living. On this basis, there may be one-person or multi-person households, with members who may or may not be related. There may also be one or multiple households in a single dwelling unit. Households may also be located in collective living quarters, including institutions.
Alternately some countries may use a “household dwelling” concept which considers all persons living in a housing unit as belonging to the same household. Following this concept, there is one household per occupied housing unit.

Module DEM: Household roster and demographics

INTERVIEWER READ: Hello. My name is (INTERVIEWER). I work for [AGENCY]. May I speak with an adult person living in this household that is able to provide information about the household and its members?

INTERVIEWER CHECK: IF NO ADULT HOUSEHOLD MEMBER IS AVAILABLE PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT – OTHERWISE CONTINUE

INTERVIEWER READ: [This household has been selected to participate in a government survey about the activities that people do to earn a living. The information that you will provide is confidential and will not be shared, but it will help better understand how people in this area live, the jobs they do. Your participation is [voluntary/required by law]. The survey will take approximately [MIN] minutes. Before I continue with the survey, I need some information about the members of this household]…

DEM_1 (PPNO) PERSON NUMBER OF EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER

INTERVIEWER, ENTER THE PPNO OF EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER
1. PPNO ___

DEM_2 (DEM_NAME ) Can you tell me the names of the members of this household, starting with you?

1. NAME PERSON 1 ___ , NAME PERSON 2 ___ … NAME PERSON N ___

DEM_3 (DEM_SEX) (Are/Is) (you/NAME) male or female?

READ THE QUESTION ONLY IF SEX IS NOT CLEAR
1. MALE
2. FEMALE

DEM_4 (DEM_REL ) What is (NAME)’s relationship to (NAME PERSON 1)?

FOR PERSON1, PREFILL WITH CODE 01
1. REFERENCE PERSON
2. SPOUSE OR PARTNER
3. SON OR DAUGHTER
4. MOTHER OR FATHER
5. OTHER RELATIVE
6. UNRELATED
7. [DOMESTIC WORKER]

DEM_5 (DEM_BTH ) What is (your/NAMES)’s date of birth?

1. DD MM YYYY: ___/___/_____ (DON’T KNOW=97/97/9997)

DEM_6 (DEM_AGE ) INTERVIEWER: CALCULATE AND ENTER AGE

IF YEAR = 9997 OR MONTH = 97 THEN ASK: How old (are/is) (you/NAME)?
1. AGE ______ (WRITE ‘00’ IF LESS THAN 1 YEAR)

DEM_7 (DEM_MRT ) What is (your/NAME)’s marital status?

1. SINGLE / NEVER MARRIED
2. MARRIED
3. COHABITING
4. SEPARATED
5. DIVORCED
6. WIDOWED

DEM_8 (DEM_EDL) What is the highest level of education that (you/NAME) has completed?

1. [NEVER ATTENDED SCHOOL] ⟶ DEM_11
2. [LESS THAN PRIMARY] ⟶ DEM_10
3. [PRIMARY] ⟶ DEM_10
4. [LOWER SECONDARY] ⟶ [DEM_10]
5. [UPPER SECONDARY] ⟶ [DEM_10]
6. [POST-SECONDARY NON TERTIARY]
7. [TERTIARY]

DEM_9 (DEM_EDF) What was (your/NAME’s) area of study?

1. FIELD OF STUDY: _______________
2. ISCED11F CODE: ____

DEM_10 (DEM_EDC) (Are/is) (you/NAME) attending school in the current school cycle?

1. YES
2. NO

DEM_11 (DEM_APP) In the last 4 weeks, from [DATE] up to [last DAY] did (you/NAME) participate in any unpaid apprenticeship, internship or similar training in a work place?

1. YES
2. NO

DEM_12 (DEM_TRN) Or, in the last 4 weeks, did (you/NAME) attend any courses, seminars or other training to develop specific skills, for example languages, computer skills etc?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

Module MIG: International migration status

MIG_1 (MIG_BTH) (Were/was) (you/NAME) born in [SURVEY COUNTRY]?

1. YES ⟶ MIG_6
2. NO

MIG_2 (MIG_BTH_CNTY) In which country (were/was) (you/NAME) born?

1. COUNTRY NAME: __________________ (DON’T KNOW=997)
2. COUNTRY CODE: ____

MIG_3 (MIG_LARR_DATE) When did (you/NAME) arrive to live in [SURVEY COUNTRY]?

1. MONTH (MM) ____ (DON’T KNOW=97)
2. YEAR(YYYY) ______ (DON’T KNOW=9997) ⟶ MIG_5

MIG_4 (MIG_LARR_DUR ) How long (have/has) (you/NAME) been living in [SURVEY COUNTRY] ?

READ
1. Less than 12 months
2. One year to less than 5 years
3. Five years to less than 10 years
4. Ten years or more

MIG_5 (MIG_REAS) What was (your/NAME’s) main reason for moving to [SURVEY COUNTRY]?

1. TO TAKE UP A JOB
2. JOB TRANSFER
3. TO LOOK FOR A PAID JOB, CLIENTS
4. TO STUDY
5. MARRIAGE
6. FAMILY MOVED/JOINING FAMILY
7. MEDICAL TREATMENT, HEALTH
8. CONFLICT, INSECURITY, NATURAL DISASTER
9. LIFESTYLE, COST-OF-LIVING
10. OTHER (SPECIFY):_____________

MIG_6 (MIG_CTZ) (Are/is) (you/NAME) a citizen of…?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. [SURVEY COUNTRY] ⟶ DIF_1
2. Another country
DO NOT READ
3. [STATELESS] ⟶ DIF_1

MIG_7 (MIG_CTZ_CNTY ) Which other country (are/is)(you/NAME) a citizen of…?

1. COUNTRY NAME: __________________ (DON’T KNOW=997)
2. COUNTRY CODE: ____

Module DIF: Functional difficulties

DIF_1 (DIF_SIGHT) (Do/does) (you/NAME) have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses? Would you say…?

READ ONLY IF NEEDED
1. No, no difficulty
2. Yes, some difficulty
3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
4. Cannot do it at all

DIF_2 (DIF_HEAR) (Do/does) (you/NAME) have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid?

READ ONLY IF NEEDED
1. No, no difficulty
2. Yes, some difficulty
3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
4. Cannot do it at all

DIF_3 (DIF_MOBI ) (Do/does) (you/NAME) have difficulty walking or climbing steps?

READ ONLY IF NEEDED
1. No, no difficulty
2. Yes, some difficulty
3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
4. Cannot do it at all

DIF_4 (DIF_CONC) Do/does) (you/NAME) have difficulty remembering or concentrating?

READ ONLY IF NEEDED
1. No, no difficulty
2. Yes, some difficulty
3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
4. Cannot do it at all

DIF_5 (DIF_CARE) (Do/does) (you/NAME) have difficulty with (self-care such as) washing all over or dressing?

READ ONLY IF NEEDED
1. No, no difficulty
2. Yes, some difficulty
3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
4. Cannot do it at all

DIF_6 (DIF_COMM) Using (your/his/her) (usual/customary) language, (do/does) (you/NAME) have difficulty communicating for example understanding or being understood by others?

READ ONLY IF NEEDED
1. No, no difficulty
2. Yes, some difficulty
3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
4. Cannot do it at all

Module HLL: Household sources of livelihood

HLL_1 (HLL_SRC) In the last 12 months, from [CURRENT MONTH – 12, YYYY] up to last month, which of the following sources of support did the household have?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Income from household farming or fishing
2. Income from a household business (other than farming or fishing)
3. Income from a paid job (held by a household member or yourself)
4. Food produced by the household from farming, raising animals or fishing
5. Money or support from people living abroad
6. Support from other households in the country
7. Income from properties, investments or savings
8. Private or state pension or [other Government support]
9. Charity from NSOs or other charitable organizations
DO NOT READ
10. OTHER (SPECIFY):____________________________

IF ONLY ONE OPTION IS SELECTED IN HLL_1, THEN CONTINUE WITH PERSONAL LFS INTERVIEWS; OTHERWISE CONTINUE WITH HLL_2

HLL_2 (HLL_SMN ) In the last 12 months, which of those was the main source of support of this household?

READ ONLY IF NEEDED; MARK ONLY ONE
1. Income from household farming or fishing
2. Income from a household business (other than farming or fishing)
3. Income from a paid job (held by a household member or yourself)
4. Food produced by the household from farming, raising animals or fishing
5. Money or support from people living abroad
6. Support from other households in the country
7. Income from properties, investments or savings
8. Private or state pension or [other Government support]
9. Charity from NSOs or other charitable organizations
DO NOT READ
10. OTHER (SPECIFY):____________________________
997. CANNOT SAY

Individual LFS questionnaire for countries with low prevalence of small-scale own-account farming or fishing

This questionnaire starts with the detection of work for someone else in exchange for remuneration such as salary, wage, tips, or commissions as dependent workers. Respondents who were not involved in this type of work are further asked about engagement in both agricultural and non-agricultural work for profit as independent workers.

Consult the Adaptation guide for details about the purpose, meaning and implementation advice for each question and answer options.

Module RSP: Respondent Status

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RESPONDENTS OF WORKING AGE
NOTE: THE FIRST PERSONAL INTERVIEW SHOULD BE COMPLETED FOR THE REFERENCE PERSON (PPNO1). THEN IT SHOULD PROCEED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER THROUGH THE PPNO’S AS RELEVANT
INTERVIEWER TO READ: The next questions are about (you/NAME)… ”

RSP_1 (RSP_AVAIL) Is (PPNO# NAME) available and willing to be interviewed?

1. YES
2. NO

RSP_2 (RSP_DIR) IS THE PERSON (HIM/HERSELF) RESPONDING TO THE QUESTIONS?

INTERVIEWER TO ANSWER: IS THE PERSON (HIM/HERSELF) RESPONDING TO THE QUESTIONS?
1. YES ⟶ RSP_5
2. NO

RSP_3 (RSP_PPNO) THE PPNO OF THE PERSON RESPONDING TO THE QUESTIONS

INTERVIEWER, ENTER THE PPNO OF THE PERSON RESPONDING TO THE QUESTIONS
1. PPNO ___

RSP_4 (RSP_REL) Can you let me know what is your relationship to (PPNO#NAME)?

1. SPOUSE OR PARTNER
2. SON OR DAUGHTER
3. MOTHER OR FATHER
4. OTHER RELATIVE
5. UNRELATED

RSP_5 (RSP_START) START TIME OF THE INTERVIEW

INTERVIEWER, RECORD THE START TIME OF THE INTERVIEW
1. HH:MM __ : __

Module ATW: Employed at work

ATW_1 (ATW_PAY) Last week, from [START_DAY] up to [END_DAY] did (you/NAME) work for someone else for pay, for one or more hours?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_1
2. NO

ATW_2 (ATW_PFT) Last week, did (you/NAME) run or do any kind of business, farming or other activity to generate income?

1. YES ⟶ AGF_1b
2. NO
READ IF NEEDED:
For example: [making things for sale, growing produce for sale, buying and reselling things, provided services for pay, raising animals or catching fish for sale]

ATW_3 (ATW_FAM) Last week, did (you/NAME) help in a family business or farm?

1. YES ⟶ AGF_1b
2. NO

Module ABS: Temporary Absence

ABS_1 (ABS_JOB) Even though (you/NAME) did not work, last week did (you/he/she) have a paid job or a business?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ AGF_1a

ABS_2 (ABS_WHY) Why did (you/NAME) not work last week?

1. WAITING TO START NEW JOB OR BUSINESS ⟶ AGF_1a
2. LOW OR OFF-SEASON ⟶ ABS_5
3. SHIFT WORK, FLEXI TIME, NATURE OF WORK ⟶ AGF_1b
4. VACATION, HOLIDAYS ⟶ AGF_1b
5. SICKNESS, ILLNESS, ACCIDENT ⟶ AGF_1b
6. MATERNITY, PATERNITY LEAVE ⟶ AGF_1b
7. EDUCATION LEAVE OR TRAINING
8. OTHER PERSONAL LEAVE (CARE FOR FAMILY, CIVIC DUTIES…)
9. TEMPORARY LAYOFF, NO CLIENTS OR MATERIALS, WORK BREAK
10. BAD WEATHER, NATURAL DISASTER
11. STRIKE OR LABOUR DISPUTE
12. LONG-TERM DISABILITY
13. OTHER (SPECIFY): __________________

ABS_3 (ABS_DUR) Including the time that (you/NAME) (have/has) been absent, will (you/he/she) return to that same job or business in 3 months or less?

1. YES ⟶ AGF_1b
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

ABS_4 (ABS_PAY) (Do/Does) (you/NAME) continue to receive an income from (your/his/her) job or business during this absence?

1. YES ⟶ AGF_1b
2. NO ⟶ AGF_1a
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ AGF_1a

ABS_5 (ABS_SEA) During the low or off-season, (do/does) (you/NAME) continue to do some work for that job or business?

1. YES ⟶ AGF_1b
2. NO ⟶ AGF_1a

Module AGF: Agricultural Work and Market Orientation

AGF_1a (AGF_ANY) Last week, did (you/NAME) do any work in… ?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Farming ⟶ AGF_2
2. Rearing farm animals ⟶ AGF_2
3. [Fishing or fish farming] ⟶ AGF_2
DO NOT READ
4. NONE OF THE ABOVE ⟶ SRH_1

AGF_1b (AGF_CHK) Was this work that you mentioned in…?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Farming
2. Rearing farm animals
3. [Fishing or fish farming]
4. Another type of job or business ⟶ MJJ_1

AGF_2 (AGF_MKT) Thinking about the work in (farming, rearing animals [and/or fishing]) (you/NAME) (do/does), are the products intended…… ?

READ AND MARK ONE
1. Only for sale ⟶ MJJ_1
2. Mainly for sale ⟶ MJJ_1
3. Mainly for family use ⟶ AGF_2c
4. Only for family use ⟶ AGF_2c
DO NOT READ
97. CANNOT SAY

AGF_2b (AGF_HIS) In general, in the past have these products been mainly sold or mainly kept for family use?

1. ONLY SOLD ⟶ MJJ_1
2. MAINLY SOLD ⟶ MJJ_1
3. MAINLY KEPT FOR FAMILY USE
4. ONLY KEPT FOR FAMILY USE

AGF_2c (AGF_HIR) (Were/Was) (you/NAME) hired by someone else to do this work?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_1
2. NO

AGF_3 (AGF_GDS) What are the main products from (farming, rearing animals, [and/or fishing]) that (you were/NAME was) working on?

For example: [citrus fruits, vegetables, freshwater fish, cattle, chicken, rice]
1. MAIN GOODS ________________
2. ISIC CODE:_____ (9999 FOR DON’T KNOW)

AGF_4 (AGF_DYS) Last week, on how many days did (you/NAME) do this work?

1. NUMBER OF DAYS ___
2. DID NOT DO THIS WORK LAST WEEK ⟶ AGF_6

AGF_5 (AGF_HRS) How many hours per day did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS PER DAY ___

AGF_6 (AGF_HRSU) How many hours per week do (you/NAME) usually spend working in (farming, rearing animals, [and/or fishing])?

1. HOURS PER WEEK ___ ⟶ SRH_1

Module MJJ: Characteristics of Main Job

MJJ_1 (MJJ_MULT) Last week did (you/NAME) have more than one job or income generating activity?

1. NO, ONLY ONE JOB/BUSINESS ⟶ MJJ_2
2. YES, MORE THAN ONE JOB/BUSINESS

INSTRUCTIONS
INTERVIEWER TO READ: I am now going to ask you some questions about the income-generating activity in which (you/NAME) usually work the most hours.”

MJJ_2 (MJJ_OCC_TLE) In (this/NAME’s) job, what kind of work (do/does) (you/he/she) do?

([e.g. Cattle farmer –breed, raise and sell cattle; Policeman –patrol the streets; Cook –plan and prepare meals; Primary school teacher –teach children how to read and write])
1. OCCUPATIONAL TITLE, IF ANY ___________________
2. MAIN TASKS AND DUTIES __________________
3. ISCO CODE: ______

MJJ_3 (MJU_INS) In this job (are/is) (you/he/she) working in….?

READ
1. The government or a state-owned enterprise
2. A farm ⟶ MJJ_6
3. A private business (non-farm)
4. A household(s) as a domestic worker ⟶ MJJ_6
5. An NGO, non-profit institution, religious institution
6. An international organization or a foreign embassy

MJJ_4 (MJU_NAM) What is the name of the place or business where (you/NAME) work(s)?

1. NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT __________________
(USE “NO NAME” FOR CASES WERE A PRIVATE BUSINESS HAS NO OFFICIAL NAME)

MJJ_5 (MJU_MAC) What is the main activity of the place or business where (you/NAME) work(s)?

([e.g.: Police Department – public safety; Restaurant – preparing and serving meals; Transport Company – long distance transport of goods])
1. MAIN ACTIVITY _________________
2. GOODS OR SERVICES _________________
3. ISIC CODE:_____

MJJ_6 (MJJ_EMP_REL) (Do/does) (you/NAME) work…?

READ
1. As an [employee]
2. In (your/his/her) own [business activity] ⟶ MJJ_9a
3. Helping in a family or household business
4. As an apprentice, intern ⟶ MJJ_11a
5. Helping a family member who works for someone else ⟶ MJJ_14

MJJ_7 (MJJ_REM_TYP ) Which of the following types of pay (do/does) (you/NAME) receive for this work?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. A wage or salary ⟶ MJJ_11a
2. Payment by piece of work completed
3. Commissions
4. Tips
5. Fees for services provided
6. Payment with meals or accommodation
7. Payment in products
DO NOT READ
8. OTHER CASH PAYMENT (Specify): ___________________
9. NOT PAID

INSTRUCTIONS
IF OPTION 1 WAS MARKED IN MJJ_7 THEN CONTINUE TO MJJ_11a
IF OPTION 1 WAS NOT MARKED IN MJJ_7 AND OPTION 3 WAS MARKED IN MJJ_6, THEN CONTINUE TO MJJ_8a
IF OPTION 1 WAS NOT MARKED IN MJJ_7 AND OPTION 1 WAS MARKED IN MJJ_6, THEN CONTINUE TO MJJ_10a
MJJ_8a TO MJJ_8b: QUESTIONS TO ASSESS DECISION MAKING IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS”

MJJ_8a (MJJ_CFW_CHK2) Who usually decides how the income earned from this business will be used …?

READ
1. (You/NAME)
2. (You/NAME) together with others
3. Other family member(s) only
4. Other (non-related) person(s) only

MJJ_8b (MJJ_CFW_CHK) Who usually makes the decisions about the running of the family business?

READ
1. (You/NAME)
2. (You/NAME) together with others
3. Other family member(s) only ⟶ MJJ_13a
4. Other (non-related) person(s) only ⟶ MJJ_13a

INSTRUCTIONS
MJJ_9a TO MJJ_9g: QUESTIONS TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYERS AND DEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AMONG THOSE WHO DECLARED WORKING IN OWN BUSINESS AND CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKERS WHO DECIDE ON HOW TO RUN THE BUSINESS”

MJJ_9a (MJJ_HIRES) Does (your/family) business hire any paid employees on a regular basis?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_13a
2. NO

MJJ_9b (MJD_SINGLE_CLIENT) Does more than half of the income from the business/activity come from …?

READ
1. One single client/customer ⟶ MJJ_9e
2. Multiple clients/customers
DO NOT READ
3. HAVE NOT HAD ANY CLIENTS YET ⟶ MJJ_9d

MJJ_9c (MJD_SOURCE_CLIENT) Do (you/NAME) (get/gets) (your/his/her) customers, clients or buyers through someone else, for example from another company, intermediary or person …?

READ
1. Yes, all of them ⟶ MJJ_9e
2. Yes, most of them ⟶ MJJ_9e
3. Yes, but only some of them
4. No

MJJ_9d (MJD_SELL_CLIENT) In this business activity (do you / does NAME) …?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. (Make/Makes) products or (provide/provides) services for only one company
2. (Sell/Sells) products or services from only one company
3. (Work/Works) with materials or equipment provided by just one company
DO NOT READ
4. NONE OF THE ABOVE ⟶ MJJ_13a

INSTRUCTIONS
IF MJJ_9d=1, 2 OR 3 THEN ASK MJJ_9e”

MJJ_9e (MJD_CONTROL) Does this client / company / intermediary / person …?

VERSION A
READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Set the price of the products or services that (you offer/ NAME offers)
2. Decide the minimum amount of sales or tasks (you/NAME) must complete
3. Decide the places, routes or areas where (you do / NAME does) the work
4. Decide how to organize the work
5. Decide the supplier(s) to use
6. Provide the premises or machines (you use / NAME uses)
DO NOT READ
7. NONE OF THE ABOVE ⟶ MJJ_13a
VERSION B
READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Set the price of the products or services that (you offer/ NAME offers)
2. Decide on where, when or how you should carry out your work
DO NOT READ
3. NONE OF THE ABOVE ⟶ MJJ_13a

MJJ_9f (MIS_SOCPRO_DC1) In relation to this job (do/does) (you/name) contribute to the [Pension Fund/Unemployment Insurance] on (your/his/her) behalf?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_9g (MJL_REGP1) Have you registered your activities in [The national tax registration for persons in employment for profit, declaring their tax on profits made]?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_13a
2. NO ⟶ MJJ_13a
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ MJJ_13a

INSTRUCTIONS
MJJ_10a TO MJJ_10g: QUESTIONS ON PAYMENT OF SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND BUSINESS REGISTRATION FOR SELF-DECLARED EMPLOYEES THAT DO NOT RECEIVE A WAGE OR SALARY”

MJJ_10a (MIE_SOCPRO1) Does (your/NAME’s) employer pay contributions to the [Pension Fund/Unemployment Insurance] for (you/NAME)?

1. YES ⟶ SJJ_10f
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_10b (MIS_SOCPRO_DC2) In relation to this job (do/does) (you/name) contribute to the [Pension Fund/Unemployment Insurance] on (your/his/her) behalf?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_10c (MJL_REGI1 ) Is the (business/farm) (you/NAME) (work/works) for registered in the [National Business Register]?

1. YES ⟶ SJJ_14e
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_10d (MIS_BOOK_TYP1) What kind of accounts or records does the business keep? Are they…

READ
1. A complete set of written accounts for tax purposes
2. Simplified written accounts to be submitted for tax purposes
3. Simplified written accounts not for tax purposes
4. Informal records of orders, sales, purchases
5. No records are kept
DO NOT READ
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_10e (MJL_REGP2) Have you registered your activities in [The national tax registration for persons in employment for profit, declaring their tax on profits made]?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_10f (MIE_PVACLV1) (Do/Does) (you/NAME) get paid annual leave?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_10g (MIE_PSCKLV1) Would (you/NAME) get paid sick leave in case of illness or injury?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_12a
2. NO ⟶ MJJ_12a
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ MJJ_12a

INSTRUCTIONS
MJJ_11a to MJJ_11e: QUESTIONS ON PAYMENT OF SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND BUSINESS REGISTRATION FOR ALL WHO RECEIVE A WAGE OR SALARY AND APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES.”

MJJ_11a (MIE_SOCPRO2) Does (your/NAME’s) employer pay contributions to the [Pension Fund/Unemployment Insurance] for (you/NAME)?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_11d
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_11b (MJL_REGI2 ) Is the (business/farm) (you/NAME) (work/works) for registered in the [National Business Register]?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_11d
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_11c (MIS_BOOK_TYP2) What kind of accounts or records does the business keep? Are they…

READ
1. A complete set of written accounts for tax purposes
2. Simplified written accounts to be submitted for tax purposes
3. Simplified written accounts not for tax purposes
4. Informal records of orders, sales, purchases
5. No records are kept
DO NOT READ
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_11d (MIE_PVACLV2) (Do/Does) (you/NAME) get paid annual leave?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_11e (MIE_PSCKLV2) Would (you/NAME) get paid sick leave in case of illness or injury?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_12a
2. NO ⟶ MJJ_12a
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ MJJ_12a

INSTRUCTIONS
MJJ_12a TO MJJ_12h: QUESTIONS ON CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS FOR SELF-DECLARED EMPLOYEES AND CONTRIBUTING FAMILY WORKERS THAT RECEIVE A WAGE OR SALARY”

MJJ_12a (MJC_CONTRA) (Do/Does) (you/NAME) have a written contract for the work (you/he/she) (do/does) or is it an oral agreement?

1. YES, WRITTEN CONTRACT
2. YES, ORAL AGREEMENT
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ MJJ_12h

MJJ_12b (MCD_CONTHRS ) Does (your/NAME’s) (contract/agreement) specify the number of hours (you/he/she) (are/is) supposed to work?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_12d
2. NO

MJJ_12c (MCD_CONMIN) Does the (contract/agreement) guarantee a minimum amount of hours or work for (you/NAME)?

1. YES, MINIMUM HOURS OR WORK GUARANTEED ⟶ MJJ_12e
2. YES, TASKS OR WORK TO DO ⟶ MJJ_12e
3. NO, 0-HOUR CONTRACT, CONTACTED WHEN NEEDED ⟶ MJJ_12e

MJJ_12d (MCD_CONTHRS_NUM) What are (your/NAME’s) agreed or contractual working hours per week in this job?

1. HOURS PER WEEK _____ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

MJJ_12e (MJC_CONOP) Is (your/NAME’s) contract or agreement….?

READ
1. For a specified period of time ⟶ MJJ_12g
2. Until the date a task is completed ⟶ MJJ_12g
3. Permanent or until retirement ⟶ MJJ_14
4. Ongoing, until further notice
DO NOT READ
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_12f (MJC_TEMPTOTAL) How much longer (do/does) (you/NAME) expect to continue working in this job?

1. LESS THAN A MONTH ⟶ MJJ_14
2. BETWEEN 1 AND 2 MONTHS ⟶ MJJ_14
3. MORE THAN 2 MONTHS BUT LESS THAN 3 MONTHS ⟶ MJJ_14
4. 3 MONTHS OR MORE ⟶ MJJ_14
5. IT IS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE/NO SPECIFIC AGREEMENT ⟶ MJJ_14

MJJ_12g (MJC_TEMPDUR) How long in total is (your/NAME’s) current contract or agreement?

1. DAILY CONTRACT/AGREEMENT
2. LESS THAN ONE MONTH
3. 1 TO LESS THAN 3 MONTHS
4. 3 TO LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
5. 6 TO LESS THAN 12 MONTHS ⟶ MJJ_14
6. 12 TO LESS THAN 24 MONTHS ⟶ MJJ_14
7. TWO YEARS OR MORE ⟶ MJJ_14
8. NO SPECIFIED DURATION

MJJ_12h (MCD_TASKSE) Is (your/NAME’s) work seasonal?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_14
2. NO ⟶ MJJ_14

INSTRUCTIONS
MJJ_13a TO MJJ_13c: QUESTIONS ON BUSINESS REGISTRATION FOR THOSE SELF-IDENTIFIED AS WORKING IN OWN BUSINESS (INCLUDING DEPENDENT CONTRACTORS) AND CONTRIBUTING FAMILY MEMBERS”

MJJ_13a (MJL_REGI3 ) Is (your/family) (business/farm) registered in the [National Business Register]?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ MJJ_13c
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ MJJ_13c

MJJ_13b (MJL_CORP) Is the (business/farm) registered as…?

READ
1. [ Limited liability company (incorporated enterprise)]
2. [ General partnership (incorporated enterprise)]
3. [ Limited partnership (incorporated enterprise)]
4. [ Corporations (incorporated enterprise)]
5. [ OTHER INCORPORATED ENTERPRISES], SPECIFY: _______________
6. [Sole proprietor (i.e. not an incorporated enterprise)]
DO NOT READ
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_13c (MIS_BOOK_TYP3) What kind of accounts or records does the business keep? Are they…

READ
1. A complete set of written accounts for tax purposes
2. Simplified written accounts to be submitted for tax purposes
3. Simplified written accounts not for tax purposes
4. Informal records of orders, sales, purchases
5. No records are kept
DO NOT READ
97. DON’T KNOW

MJJ_13d (MIS_SOCPRO_DC3) In relation to this job (do/does) (you/name) contribute to the [Pension Fund/Unemployment Insurance] on (your/his/her) behalf?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

INSTRUCTIONS
MJJ_14 TO MJJ_17: QUESTIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYED, REGARDLESS OF STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT”

MJJ_14 (MJU_PLC) In what kind of place (do/does) (you/NAME) typically work, for example in an office, on the street, in your own home, in a vehicle etc?

1. AT (YOUR/NAME’S) OWN HOME
2. AT THE CLIENT’S OR EMPLOYER’S HOME
3. AT A FARM, AGRICULTURAL LAND OR FISHING SITE
4. AT A BUSINESS, OFFICE, FACTORY, FIXED PREMISE OR SITE
5. ON THE STREET OR ANOTHER PUBLIC SPACE WITHOUT A FIXED STRUCTURE
6. IN/ON A VEHICLE (WITHOUT DAILY WORK BASE)
7. DOOR-TO-DOOR
8. OTHER
97. CANNOT SAY

MJJ_15 (MJU_SIZ) How many persons including (you/NAME) work at (your/NAME) place of work?

READ ONLY IF NECESSARY
1. ONE
2. 2-4
3. 5-9
4. 10-19
5. 20-49
6. 50+

MJJ_16 (MJT_SYR) Which year did (you/NAME) start working in this business or job?

1. YEAR ____
97. DON’T KNOW (CODE 9997) ⟶ MODULE SJJ

MJJ_17 (MJT_SMO) And which month?

1. JANUARY
2. FEBRUARY
3. MARCH
4. APRIL
5. MAY
6. JUNE
7. JULY
8. AUGUST
9. SEPTEMBER
10. OCTOBER
11. NOVEMBER
12. DECEMBER
97. DONT’KNOW

Module SJJ: Characteristics of Second Job

SJJ_1 (SJJ_OCC_TLE) In this second job, what kind of work (do/does) (you/NAME) do?

([e.g. Cattle farmer –breed, raise and sell cattle; Policeman –patrol the streets; Cook –plan and prepare meals; Primary school teacher –teach children how to read and write])
1. OCCUPATIONAL TITLE, IF ANY ___________________
2. MAIN TASKS AND DUTIES __________________
3. ISCO CODE: ______

SJJ_2 (SJJ_IND_MAC) What is the main activity of the business or place where (you/NAME) (work/works)?

([e.g.: Police Department – public safety; Restaurant – preparing and serving meals; Transport Company – long distance transport of goods])
1. MAIN ACTIVITY _________________
2. GOODS OR SERVICES _________________
3. ISIC CODE:_____

SJJ_3 (SJJ_EMP_REL) In this second job, (do/does) (you/NAME) work…?

READ
1. As an [employee]
2. In (your/his/her) own [business activity] ⟶ SJJ_7a
3. Helping in a family or household business ⟶ WKT_1
4. As an apprentice, intern ⟶ SJJ_5
5. Helping a family member who works for someone else ⟶ WKT_1

SJJ_4 (SJD_REM_TYP) Which of the following types of pay (do/does) (you/NAME) receive for this work?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. A wage or salary ⟶ SJJ_5
2. Payment by piece of work completed
3. Commissions
4. Tips
5. Fees for services provided
6. Payment with meals or accommodation
7. Payment in products
DO NOT READ
8. OTHER CASH PAYMENT (Specify): ___________________
9. NOT PAID

INSTRUCTIONS
IF OPTION 1 WAS MARKED IN SJJ_4 THEN CONTINUE TO SJJ_5
IF OPTION 1 WAS NOT MARKED IN SJJ_4, THEN CONTINUE TO SJJ_6
SJJ_5: QUESTION ON SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES RECEIVING A SALARY/WAGE”

SJJ_5 (SJD_SOCPRO1) Does (your/NAME’s) employer pay contributions to the [Pension Fund/Unemployment Insurance] for (you/NAME)?

1. YES ⟶ WKT_1
2. NO ⟶ WKT_1
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ WKT_1

INSTRUCTIONS
SJJ_6: QUESTION ON SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES NOT RECEIVING A SALARY/WAGE”

SJJ_6 (SJD_SOCPRO2) Does (your/NAME’s) employer pay contributions to the [Pension Fund/ Health/ Unemployment Insurance] for (you/NAME)?

1. YES ⟶ WKT_1
2. NO ⟶ SJJ_8
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ SJJ_8

INSTRUCTIONS
SJJ_7a TO SJJ_7e: QUESTION TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYERS AND DEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AMONG THOSE WHO DECLARED WORKING IN OWN BUSINESS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE TYPE OF THEIR JOBS”

SJJ_7a (SJJ _REGI ) Is your business registered in the [National Business Register]?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

SJJ_7b (SJJ_HIRES) (Do/Does) (you/NAME) hire any paid employees on a regular basis?

1. YES ⟶ WKT_1
2. NO

SJJ_7c (SJD_SINGLE_CLIENT) Does more than half of the income from the business/activity come from …?

READ
1. One single client/customer ⟶ SJJ_7e
2. Multiple clients/customers
DO NOT READ
3. HAVE NOT HAD ANY CLIENTS YET ⟶ WKT_1

SJJ_7d (SJD_SOURCE_CLIENT) Do (you/NAME) (get/gets) (your/his/her) customers, clients or buyers through someone else, for example from another company, intermediary or person …?

READ
1. Yes, all of them
2. Yes, most of them
3. Yes, but only some of them ⟶ WKT_1
4. No ⟶ WKT_1

SJJ_7e (SJD_CONTROL) Does this client / company / intermediary / person …?

. READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Set the price of the products or services that (you offer/ NAME offers)
2. Decide on where, when or how you should carry out your work
DO NOT READ
3. NONE OF THE ABOVE

INSTRUCTIONS
SJJ_8a TO SJJ 8b: QUESTION ON SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR DEPENDENT CONTRACTORS”

SJJ_8a (SJD_SOCPRO_SELF) In relation to this job (do/does) (you/name) contribute to the [Pension Fund/Unemployment Insurance] on (your/his/her) behalf?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

SJJ_8b (SJD_REGP) Have you registered your activities in [The national tax registration for persons in employment for profit, declaring their tax on profits made]?

1. YES
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

Modules WKT: Working time in Employment

INSTRUCTIONS
READ: Now, I would like to ask some questions about the hours that (you/NAME) (work/works), starting with (your/his/her) main job.”

WKT_1 (WKT_MJ_USHRS) How many hours (do/does) (you/NAME) usually work per week in (your/his/her) main job?

1. HOURS PER WEEK ___ ⟶ WKT_4
2. DON’T KNOW (CODE 997)

WKT_2 (WKT_MJ_USDAY) How many days per week (do/does) (you/NAME) usually work in (your/his/her) main job?

1. NUMBER OF DAYS ___
2. DON’T KNOW (CODE 997) ⟶ WKT_7

WKT_3 (WKT_MJ_USHRDY) And how many hours per day (do/does) (you/NAME) usually work in (your/his/her) main job?

1. HOURS PER DAY ___
2. DON’T KNOW (CODE 997) ⟶ WKT_7

WKT_4 (WKT_MJ_SAMEHRS) In total, last week did (you/NAME) work the same hours as usual in (your/his/her) main job?

1. YES ⟶ WKT_8
2. NO

WKT_7 (WKT_MJ_ACTHRS) How many hours did (you/NAME) work in total in (your/his/her) main job last week?

1. NUMBER OF HOURS ___ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

INSTRUCTIONS
IF THE RESPONDNET HAD MORE THAN ONE JOB (MJJ_1=2) THEN GO TO WKT_8, OTHERWISE GO TO WKT_14a”

WKT_8 (WKT_SJ_USHRS) How many hours (do/does) (you/NAME) usually work per week in (your/his/her) second job?

1. HOURS PER WEEK ___ ⟶ WKT_9
2. DON’T KNOW (CODE 997) ⟶ WKT_10

WKT_9 (WKT_SJ_SAMEHRS) Is that the number of hours (you/NAME) worked last week in (your/his/her) second job?

1. YES ⟶ WKT_11
2. NO

WKT_10 (WKT_SJ_ACTHRS) How many hours did (you/NAME) work last week in (your/his/her) second job?

1. NUMBER OF HOURS ___ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

WKT_11 (WKT_OJBS) Did (you/NAME) have any other jobs last week?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ WKT_14a

WKT_12 (WKT_OJ_USHRS) How many hours (do/does) (you/NAME) usually work per week in (your/his/her) other job(s)?

1. HOURS PER WEEK ___ ⟶ WKT_13
97. DON’T KNOW (CODE 997) ⟶ WKT_14

WKT_13 (WKT_OJ_SAMEHRS) Is that the number of hours (you/NAME) worked last week in (your/his/her) other job(s)?

1. YES ⟶ WKT_14a
2. NO

WKT_14 (WKT_OJ_ACTHRS) How many hours did (you/NAME) work last week in (your/his/her) other job(s)?

1. NUMBER OF HOURS ___ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

INSTRUCTIONS
INTERVIEWER, FOR RESPONDENTS WITH MORE THAN ONE JOB NOW CALCULATE TWO TOTALS:
1. TOTAL HOURS USUALLY WORKED IN ALL JOBS
2. TOTAL HOURS ACTUALLY WORKED IN ALL JOBS
CONFIRM THESE TOTALS WITH THE RESPONDENT. IF THE RESPONDENT CONFIRMS THE TOTALS ENTER THEM BELOW. IF THE RESPONDENT DOES NOT AGREE WITH THE TOTALS, ASK THEM FOR THE CORRECT TOTALS AND ENTER THEM BELOW. THEN CONTINUE WITH QUESTION WKT_15.”

WKT_14a (WKT_USHRSTOT). TOTAL HOURS USUALLY WORKED (IN ALL JOBS) _____

WKT_14b (WKT_ACHRSTOT). TOTAL HOURS ACTUALLY WORKED (IN ALL JOBS) ____

WKT_15 (WKT_SRH_OJB) During the last four weeks, that is from [DATE] up to [last DAY/yesterday] did (you/NAME) look for additional or other paid work?

1. YES
2. NO

INSTRUCTIONS
ASK QUESTION WKT_16 ONLY IF WKT_14a<40. IF WKT_14a>=40 THEN GO TO WKT_19.”

WKT_16 (WKT_WNT_MRH) Would (you/NAME) want to work more hours per week than usually worked, provided the extra hours are paid?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ WKT_19

WKT_17 (WKT_AVL_MRH) Could (you/NAME) start working more hours within the next two weeks?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ WKT_19

WKT_18 (WKT_NUM_MRH) How many additional hours per week could (you/NAME) work?

1. ADDITIONAL HOURS PER WEEK ____ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

INSTRUCTIONS
WKT_19 TO WKT_20: QUESTIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYED ON INADEQUATE EMPLOYMENT SITUATIONS”

WKT_19 (WKI_INAD) (Do/Does) (you/NAME) want to change (your/his/her) current employment situation?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ OPA_CHK

WKT_20 (WKI_INAD_RES) What is the main reason why (you/NAME) (want/wants) to change (your/his/her) employment situation?

1. PRESENT JOB(S) IS/ARE TEMPORARY
2. TO HAVE A BETTER PAID JOB
3. TO HAVE MORE CLIENTS/BUSINESS
4. TO WORK MORE HOURS
5. TO WORK FEWER HOURS
6. TO BETTER MATCH SKILLS
7. TO WORK CLOSER TO HOME
8. TO IMPROVE OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS
9. OTHER (SPECIFY): __________________

Module OPA: Own use production of agriculture goods among Employed persons

INSTRUCTIONS
INTERVIEWER TO READ: The next questions are about activities that (you/NAME) may have done, without pay, to produce food mainly for consumption by the household or family.”

OPA_1 (OPC_HCROP) Last week, from [DAY] up to [DAY], did (you/NAME) plant, maintain or harvest any crops, vegetables or fruits?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ OPA_5

OPA_2 (OPC_HPROD) What are the main crops, vegetables or fruits that (you/NAME) (were/was) working on mainly for consumption by your household or family?

For example: [corn, rice, tomatoes, …]
1. MAIN CROPS ____________
2. ISIC CODE:_____

OPA_3 (OPC_HDAY) On how many days did (you/NAME) do this work last week?

1. NUMBER OF DAYS ___

OPA_4 (OPC_HHRS) How many hours per day did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS PER DAY ______ (97 FOR DON’T KNOW)

OPA_5 (OPF_HFOOD) Last week, from [DAY] up to [DAY], did (you/NAME) …?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Raise or tend farm animals such as [sheep, goats, chicken…]
2. Go fishing or collecting shellfish
3. Gather wild food such as [mushrooms, berries, herbs…]
4. Go hunting for [bush meat…]
5. Prepare preserved food or drinks for storage such as [flour, dried fish, butter, cheese, …]
DO NOT READ
6. NONE OF THE ABOVE ⟶ OPG_7

OPA_6 (OPF_HDAY) On how many days did (you/NAME) do this work last week?

1. NUMBER OF DAYS ___

OPA_7 (OPF_HHRS) How many hours per day did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS PER DAY ______ (97 FOR DON’T KNOW) ⟶ OPG_7

Module SRH: Job search and availability

SRH_1 (SRH_JOB) During the last four weeks, that is from [DATE] up to [last DAY/yesterday] did (you/NAME) do anything to find a paid job?

1. YES ⟶ SRH_3
2. NO

SRH_2 (SRH_BUS) Or did (you/NAME) try to start a business?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ SRH_7

SRH_3 (SRH_MTD) What did (you/NAME) mainly do in the last four weeks to (find a paid job/start a business)?

1. APPLY TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS ⟶ SRH_6
2. PLACE OR ANSWER JOB ADVERTISETMENTS ⟶ SRH_6
3. STUDY OR READ JOB ADVERTISEMENTS
4. POST/UPDATE RESUME ON PROFESSIONAL/SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ONLINE ⟶ SRH_6
5. REGISTER WITH (PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT CENTRE) ⟶ SRH_6
6. REGISTER WITH A PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT CENTRE/AGENCY ⟶ SRH_6
7. TAKE A TEST OR INTERVIEW ⟶ SRH_6
8. SEEK HELP FROM RELATIVES, FRIENDS, OTHERS ⟶ SRH_6
9. CHECK AT FACTORIES, WORK SITES ⟶ SRH_6
10. WAIT ON THE STREET TO BE RECRUITED ⟶ SRH_6
11. SEEK FINANCIAL HELP TO START A BUSINESS ⟶ SRH_6
12. LOOK FOR LAND, BUILDING, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS TO START A BUSINESS ⟶ SRH_6
13. APPLY FOR A PERMIT OR LICENSE TO START A BUSINESS ⟶ SRH_6
14. OTHER (SPECIFY):____________ ⟶ SRH_6

SRH_4 (SRH_ACT) In addition to reading job advertisements, did (you/NAME) do anything else in the last four weeks to (find a paid job/start a business)?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ SRH_6

SRH_5 (SRH_OTH) What else did (you/NAME) do?

1. APPLY TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS
2. PLACE OR ANSWER JOB ADVERTISETMENTS
3. POST/UPDATE RESUME ON PROFESSIONAL/SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
4. REGISTER WITH (PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT CENTRE)
5. REGISTER WITH A PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT CENTRE/AGENCY
6. TAKE A TEST OR INTERVIEW
7. SEEK HELP FROM RELATIVES, FRIENDS, OTHERS
8. CHECK AT FACTORIES, WORK SITES
9. WAIT ON THE STREET TO BE RECRUITED
10. SEEK FINANCIAL HELP TO START A BUSINESS
11. LOOK FOR LAND, BUILDING, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS TO START A BUSINESS
12. APPLY FOR A PERMIT OR LICENSE TO START A BUSINESS
13. OTHER (SPECIFY):____________

SRH_6 (SRH_DUR) For how long (has/have) (you/NAME) been without work and trying to find a paid job or start a business?

1. LESS THAN 1 MONTH ⟶ SRH_11b
2. ONE MONTH TO < 3 MONTHS ⟶ SRH_11b
3. THREE MONTHS TO < 6 MONTHS ⟶ SRH_11b
4. SIX MONTHS TO < 12 MONTHS ⟶ SRH_11b
5. ONE YEAR TO < 2 YEARS ⟶ SRH_11b
6. TWO YEARS OR MORE ⟶ SRH_11b

SRH_7 (SRH_YER) At any time in the last 12 months, that is since [MONTH] up to last month, did (you/NAME) look for a paid job or try to start a business?

1. YES
2. NO

SRH_8 (SRH_DES) At present (do/does) (you/NAME) want to work?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ SRH_14

SRH_9 (SRH_DWY) What is the main reason why (you/NAME) did not try to find a paid job or start a business in the last four weeks?

1. WAITING FOR RESULTS OF A PREVIOUS SEARCH ⟶ SRH_11b
2. AWAITING RECALL FROM A PREVIOUS JOB ⟶ SRH_11b
3. WAITING FOR THE SEASON TO START ⟶ SRH_11b
4. WAITING TO START NEW JOB OR BUSINESS
5. TIRED OF LOOKING FOR JOBS, NO JOBS IN AREA ⟶ SRH_11b
6. NO JOBS MATCHING SKILLS, LACKS EXPERIENCE ⟶ SRH_11b
7. CONSIDERED TOO YOUNG/OLD BY EMPLOYERS ⟶ SRH_11b
8. IN STUDIES, TRAINING ⟶ SRH_11b
9. FAMILY / HOUSEHOLD RESPONSIBILITIES ⟶ SRH_11b
10. IN AGRICULTURE / FISHING FOR FAMILY USE ⟶ SRH_11b
11. OWN DISABILITY, INJURY, ILLNESS ⟶ SRH_11b
12. RETIRED, PENSIONER, OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME ⟶ SRH_11b
13. OTHER (SPECIFY): __________________ ⟶ SRH_11b

SRH_10 (SRH_FTR) How soon (do/does) (you/NAME) expect to start working in this new job or business?

1. ONE MONTH OR LESS
2. MORE THAN ONE MONTH AND UP TO THREE MONTHS
3. MORE THAN THREE MONTHS

SRH_11 (SRH_FAN) If it depended on (you/NAME), could (you/NAME) have started working last week in this new job or business?

1. YES ⟶ OPG_1
2. NO ⟶ SRH_12

SRH_11b (SRH_AVN ) If a job or business opportunity had been available, could (you/NAME) have started working last week?

1. YES ⟶ OPG_1
2. NO

SRH_12 (SRH_AVL) Or, could (you/NAME) start working within the next two weeks?

1. YES ⟶ OPG_1
2. NO

SRH_13 (SRH_NAR) Why is that?

1. AWAITING RECALL FROM A PREVIOUS JOB ⟶ OPG_1
2. WAITING FOR THE SEASON TO START ⟶ OPG_1
3. IN STUDIES, TRAINING ⟶ OPG_1
4. FAMILY / HOUSEHOLD RESPONSIBILITIES ⟶ OPG_1
5. IN AGRICULTURE / FISHING FOR FAMILY USE ⟶ OPG_1
6. RETIRED, PENSIONER ⟶ OPG_1
7. OWN DISABILITY, INJURY, ILLNESS ⟶ OPG_1

SRH_14 (SRH_MAC) Which of the following best describes what (you/NAME) (are/is) mainly doing at present?

READ
1. Studying or training
2. Engaged in household or family responsibilities
3. Farming or fishing to produce food for the family
4. Retired or pensioner
5. With a long term illness, injury or disability
6. Doing volunteering, community or charity work
7. Engaged in cultural or leisure activities
DO NOT READ
8. OTHER (SPECIFY): __________________

Module OPG: Own use production of other goods

INSTRUCTIONS
READ: In addition to what you have told me, last week, from [DAY] up to [DAY], did (you/NAME) do any of the following activities to produce food mainly for consumption by the household or family…?”

OPG_1 (OPF_HFOOD) Last week, from [DAY] up to [DAY], did (you/NAME) …?

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Gather wild food such as [mushrooms, berries, herbs…]
2. Go hunting for [bush meat…]
3. Prepare preserved food or drinks for storage such as [flour, dried fish, butter, cheese, …]
DO NOT READ
4. NONE OF THE ABOVE ⟶ OPG_7

OPG_2 (OPF_HDAY) On how many days did (you/NAME) do this work last week?

1. NUMBER OF DAYS ___

OPG_3 (OPF_HHRS) How many hours per day did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS PER DAY ______ (97 FOR DON’T KNOW)

OPG_7 (BLD_OPG) Last week, did (you/NAME) do any construction work to build, renovate or extend the family home or help a family member with similar work?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ OPG_9

OPG_8 (BLD_OPG_HRS) How many hours did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS LAST WEEK ___ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

OPG_9 (MNF_OPG) Last week, did (you/NAME) spend any time making goods for use by your household or family such as [mats, baskets, furniture, clothing,..]?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ OPG_11

OPG_10 (MNF_OPG_HRS) How many hours did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS LAST WEEK ___ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

OPG_11 (WTR_OPG) Last week, did (you/NAME) fetch water from natural or public sources for use by your household or family?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ OPG_13

OPG_12 (WTR_OPG_HRS) How many hours did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS LAST WEEK ___ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

OPG_13 (FIR_OPG) Last week, did (you/NAME) collect any firewood [or other natural products] for use as fuel by your household or family?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ ETM_1

OPG_14 (FIR_OPG_HRS) How many hours did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS LAST WEEK ___ (997 FOR DON’T KNOW)

Module ETM: End of Personal Interview

ETM_1 (ETM_STOP) INTERVIEWER RECORD THE END TIME OF THE PERSONAL INTERVIEW

1. HH:MM __:__

Individual LFS questionnaire for countries with high prevalence of small-scale own-account farming or fishing

This questionnaire starts with the detection of agricultural own-account work regardless of the intended destination of products (for market or for own consumption). Further, employed independent agricultural workers are identified using answers to the question on the main destination of their production. Then, respondents who did not work as independent workers in agriculture are asked questions to detect their involvement in employment as either dependent workers in any activity, or as independent workers in non-agricultural activities.

Consult the Adaptation guide for details about the purpose, meaning and implementation advice for each question and answer options.

Module RSP: Respondent Status

Module AWD: Own-account Agricultural Work and Destination of Production

AWD_1 (AWD_ARD1) Last week, from [DAY] up to [DAY], did (you/NAME)…

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Work or help in family farming activities
2. Keep or help in a family [kitchen garden, orchard]
3. Rear or tend farm animals kept by the family
4. [Work or help in family fishing (or fish farming) activities]
DO NOT READ
5. NONE OF THE ABOVE ⟶ ATW_1

AWD_2 (AGF_MKT) Are the (farming, animal [and/or fishing]) products that (you/NAME) (are/is) working on intended…?

READ AND MARK ONE
1. Only for sale ⟶ MJJ_1
2. Mainly for sale ⟶ MJJ_1
3. Mainly for family use ⟶ AWD_3
4. Only for family use ⟶ AWD_3
DO NOT READ
97. CANNOT SAY

AWD_2b (AGF_HIS) In general, in the past have these products been mainly sold or mainly kept for family use?

1. ONLY SOLD ⟶ MJJ_1
2. MAINLY SOLD ⟶ MJJ_1
3. MAINLY KEPT FOR FAMILY USE
4. ONLY KEPT FOR FAMILY USE

AWD_3 (AGF_GDS) What are the main products from (farming, rearing animals, [and/or fishing]) that (you were/NAME was) working on?

For example: [citrus fruits, vegetables, freshwater fish, cattle, chicken, rice]
1. MAIN GOODS ________________
2. ISIC CODE:_____ (9999 FOR DON’T KNOW)

AWD_4 (AGF_DYS) Last week, on how many days did (you/NAME) do this work?

1. NUMBER OF DAYS ___
2. DID NOT DO THIS WORK LAST WEEK ⟶ AWD_6

AWD_5 (AGF_HRS) How many hours per day did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS PER DAY ___

AWD_6 (AGF_HRSU) How many hours per week do (you/NAME) usually spend working in (farming, rearing animals, [and/or fishing])?

1. HOURS PER WEEK ___ ⟶ ATW_1

Module ATW: Employed at work

Module ABS: Temporary Absence

Module MJJ: Characteristics of Main Job

Module SJJ: Characteristics of Second Job

Modules WKT: Working time in Employment

Module SRH: Job search and availability

Module OPG: Own use production of other goods

Module ETM: End of Personal Interview

ETM_1 (ETM_STOP) INTERVIEWER RECORD THE END TIME OF THE PERSONAL INTERVIEW

1. HH:MM __:__

Individual LFS questionnaire which captures the main activity as self-declared in addition to labour force status

This questionnaire starts with the identification of the respondents’ self-perceived main activity. Then, those who report themselves as mainly working for pay or profit continue to questions on characteristics of the job. And those who report themselves as mainly doing something else, are asked questions to detect their possible engagement in paid work as either dependent or independent workers in any type of activities.

Consult the Adaptation guide for details about the purpose, meaning and implementation advice for each question and answer options.

Module RSP: Respondent Status

Module MAC: Main Activity at present

MAC_1 (MAC_BEST) Which of the following best describes what (you/NAME) (are/is) mainly doing at present?

READ AND MARK ONE
1. Working for someone else for pay ⟶ ABS_1a
2. Working in own or family [farming, animal rearing or fishing] activities ⟶ ARD_2
3. Working in any other kind of business activity ⟶ ABS_1a
4. Taking care of the household or family ⟶ ARD_1
5. Studying or training ⟶ ARD_1
6. Looking for work ⟶ ARD_1
7. Doing unpaid voluntary, [community, village, charity] work ⟶ ARD_1
8. Retired or pensioner ⟶ ARD_1
9. With a long-term illness, injury or disability
DO NOT READ
10. OTHER (SPECIFY):____________ ⟶ ARD_1

MAC_2 (MAC_CWK) Considering (your/NAME’s) current situation, can (you/he/she) work?

1. YES ⟶ ARD_1
2. NO ⟶ SRH_8

Module ARD: Agriculture Recovery and Destination of Production

ARD_1 (AWD_ARD1) Last week, from [DAY] up to [DAY], did (you/NAME)…

READ AND MARK ALL THAT APPLY
1. Work or help in family farming activities
2. Keep or help in a family [kitchen garden, orchard]
3. Rear or tend farm animals kept by the family
4. [Work or help in family fishing (or fish farming) activities]
DO NOT READ
5. NONE OF THE ABOVE ⟶ ERC_1

ARD_2 (AGF_MKT) Are the (farming, animal [and/or fishing]) products that (you/NAME) (are/is) working on intended…?

READ AND MARK ONE
1. Only for sale ⟶ MJJ_1
2. Mainly for sale ⟶ MJJ_1
3. Mainly for family use ⟶ ARD_3
4. Only for family use ⟶ ARD_3
DO NOT READ
97. CANNOT SAY

ARD_2b (AGF_HIS) In general, in the past have these products been mainly sold or mainly kept for family use?

1. ONLY SOLD ⟶ MJJ_1
2. MAINLY SOLD ⟶ MJJ_1
3. MAINLY KEPT FOR FAMILY USE
4. ONLY KEPT FOR FAMILY USE

ARD_3 (AGF_GDS) What are the main products from (farming, rearing animals, [and/or fishing]) that (you were/NAME was) working on?

For example: [citrus fruits, vegetables, freshwater fish, cattle, chicken, rice]
1. MAIN GOODS ________________
2. ISIC CODE:_____ (9999 FOR DON’T KNOW)

ARD_4 (AGF_DYS) Last week, on how many days did (you/NAME) do this work?

1. NUMBER OF DAYS ___
2. DID NOT DO THIS WORK LAST WEEK ⟶ ARD_6

ARD_5 (AGF_HRS) How many hours per day did (you/NAME) spend doing this last week?

1. HOURS PER DAY ___

ARD_6 (AGF_HRSU) How many hours per week do (you/NAME) usually spend working in (farming, rearing animals, [and/or fishing])?

1. HOURS PER WEEK ___ ⟶ ERC_1

Module ERC: Employment recovery

ERC_1 (ERC_INC) Last week, did (you/NAME) do any (other) work to generate an income, even for 1 hour [e.g. casual, part-time, odd jobs, making things to sell, offering services for pay,…]?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_1
2. NO

ERC_2 (ERC_FBUS) Or, did (you/NAME) help in a family business or other income generating activity?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_1
2. NO ⟶ ABS_1b

Module ABS: Temporary Absence

ABS_1a (ABS_WORK) Last week, did (you/NAME) work?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_1
2. NO ⟶ ABS_2

ABS_1b (ABS_JOB) Even though (you/NAME) did not work, last week did (you/he/she) have a paid job or a business?

1. YES
2. NO ⟶ SRH_1

ABS_2 (ABS_WHY) Why did (you/NAME) not work last week?

1. WAITING TO START NEW JOB OR BUSINESS ⟶ AGF_1a
2. LOW OR OFF-SEASON ⟶ ABS_5
3. SHIFT WORK, FLEXI TIME, NATURE OF WORK ⟶ AGF_1b
4. VACATION, HOLIDAYS ⟶ AGF_1b
5. SICKNESS, ILLNESS, ACCIDENT ⟶ AGF_1b
6. MATERNITY, PATERNITY LEAVE ⟶ AGF_1b
7. EDUCATION LEAVE OR TRAINING
8. OTHER PERSONAL LEAVE (CARE FOR FAMILY, CIVIC DUTIES…)
9. TEMPORARY LAYOFF, NO CLIENTS OR MATERIALS, WORK BREAK
10. BAD WEATHER, NATURAL DISASTER
11. STRIKE OR LABOUR DISPUTE
12. LONG-TERM DISABILITY
13. OTHER (SPECIFY): __________________

ABS_3 (ABS_DUR) Including the time that (you/NAME) (have/has) been absent, will (you/he/she) return to that same job or business in 3 months or less?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_1
2. NO
97. DON’T KNOW

ABS_4 (ABS_PAY) (Do/Does) (you/NAME) continue to receive an income from (your/his/her) job or business during this absence?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_1
2. NO ⟶ SRH_1
97. DON’T KNOW ⟶ SRH_1

ABS_5 (ABS_SEA) During the low or off-season, (do/does) (you/NAME) continue to do some work for that job or business?

1. YES ⟶ MJJ_1
2. NO ⟶ SRH_1

Module MJJ: Characteristics of Main Job

Module SJJ: Characteristics of Second Job

Modules WKT: Working time in Employment

Module OPA: Own use production of agriculture goods among Employed persons

Module SRH: Job search and availability

Module OPG: Own use production of other goods

Module ETM: End of Personal Interview

ETM_1 (ETM_STOP) INTERVIEWER RECORD THE END TIME OF THE PERSONAL INTERVIEW

1. HH:MM __:__

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